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Police Conduct Operation Dry Water to Stop Boating Under the Influence

The July 4 holiday means time on the water for boaters across the United States. With an increased public presence on the water, there is also an increase in the number of boating incidents and fatalities that take place during this time¹. From July 2-4, ...

July 4 Holiday Closing Schedule

James City County offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for the July 4 holiday:  County Offices:Closed Monday, July 4.James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:Close...

Alerting & Notification Exercise Scheduled for North Anna Power Station & Surry Power Stations

RICHMOND – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a virtual public meeting to seek public comment on a significant plan change to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s alert and notification ...

Police Request Assistance in Identifying Suspects

During the overnight hours on May 28 to May 29, there were multiple incidents of larcenies from unlocked vehicles in the Stonehouse neighborhood. Multiple items were stolen including cash and credit cards.

Two males were captured on video surveillance ente...

Police Seek Suspect in Theft from Vehicles

During the overnight hours on May 28 to May 29, there were multiple incidents of larcenies from unlocked vehicles in the Fenwick Hills neighborhood. Multiple items were stolen including cash and credit cards.

On May 29, a male was captured on video surveil...

Ribbon Cutting Marks Official Reopening of Marina

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the James City County Marina on June 22, marking its official reopening. The Marina improvements, located along the Captain John Smith Water Trail, provide citizens with more access to recreation on Powhatan ...

James City County Invites Citizens to Attend Natural and Cultural Assets Open House

James City County invites citizens to help create strategies to conserve James City County's natural and cultural assets by attending an open house on Wednesday, June 29 and by participating in the Natural and Cultural Assets Plan Survey, availab...

Police Investigate Incidents of Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles

During the overnight hours of May 26-27, an unknown person(s) entered several unlocked vehicles in the Governor's Land neighborhood.  Multiple items were stolen to include cash and credit cards.  

Additionally, during the overnight hours ...

Neighborhoods Invited to Join Police for National Night Out

On Aug. 2, James City County neighborhoods are invited to join forces with Police and thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out.

National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness; generates support for local anti-...

Police Seek Suspect in Theft from Unlocked Vehicles Incidents

During the overnight hours on May 26 to May 27, there were multiple incidents of larcenies from unlocked vehicles in the Governor’s Land neighborhood. Multiple items were stolen including cash and credit cards.

A male was captured on video surveillance usi...

Frink Community Center Temporarily Closes For Maintenance

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center, 8901 Pocahontas Trail in Grove, will be closed Monday, June 27–Friday, July 8 for annual cleaning as well as closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Maintenance work will include cleaning the tile flo...

June Events with Parks & Recreation

AquaticsLearn to Swim, Free Swim Evaluations  • Ages 3-16Registration for July classes is open June 27-July 6. Class sizes are limited due to instructor availability. To ensure proper placement in a class, a previous class completion car...

Scott Stevens Covers Tax Rates, Recent Board of Supervisors Meetings and More on June Podcast

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We cover the reduction of the tax rate, used vehicle values, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!  V...

Nonresident Parking Fees Return to Jamestown Beach Event Park

Parking fees are charged for nonresidents visiting Jamestown Beach Event Park, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Effective Saturday, May 28 through Monday, Sept. 5, the nonresident fee is charged Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and on ...

We've Got Summer Camps!

We've Got Summer Camps!

James City County Parks & Recreation has it all - outdoor adventures, arts and pottery, sports, cooking, science and language, camps for youth with disabilities, just to name a few! Full day to half day options all summ...

Welcome Back to the Marina!

Just in time for warm weather, many Stage 1 improvements at the James City County Marina located at 2054 Jamestown Road are now complete.What’s open?New paddle craft launch areaPaddle craft customers (canoe, kayak, SUP’s) may launch at the Marina at no co...

State Funding Helps JCC Offer Financial Relief to Qualifying Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

James City County is pleased to announce the creation of the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund. This grant program is made possible through Community Development Block Grant funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. &...